Harker Heights
Presented by Jeremy Fay
Overview
Harker Heights is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, 26,700 people resided in the city, up from a population of 17,308 in 2000. This makes Harker Heights the third-largest city in Bell County, after Killeen and Temple. Incorporated in 1960, the city derives its name from one of the two original landowners and founder, Harley Kern. Harker Heights is part of the Killeen – Temple – Fort Hood metropolitan area. People usually refer to the town as just "Heights".
Harker Heights is located near Fort Hood, a major United States Army post that was designated a permanent military facility in 1950. As the post expanded, the surrounding civilian population increased. Water Control and Improvement District No. 4 was established on land near the Killeen city limits and the military post in 1955, and included the land owned by Pinckney R. Cox and Harley Kern, two hog farmers. These two men subdivided their land in 1957 and began selling lots. By 1960, between 600 and 700 of the lots had been developed and new residents supplied with water and other utility services. Following a petition for an incorporation election, the city was established on September 24, 1960, and Cox was elected mayor. Kern had died before the incorporation, and the Harker in Harker Heights was a concatenation of Harley Kern's name as a tribute to one of the original landowners. The town's boundaries expanded to include Forest Hills, Highland Oaks, and Comanche Hills. Cox, Sam Garth Jr., and Barney Sissom created GIASISCO Corporation, which was meant to help expand the town from 400 to 950 acres (160 to 380 ha).
Local Information
Razzoo's Cajun Cafe
Cajun food, shrimp creole and crayfish etouffee, which is just the start of their fantasttic and interesting menu.
Opa's Schnitzel Hut
A delicious German restaurant in Harker Heights.
Acropolis Greek Grill
Servers healthy Mediterranean cuisines prepared with love. Enjoy dining in a clean and visually appealing outdoor setup.
Palmeras Tex-Mex Con Sabor
Presenting the finest in contemporary tex-mex cuisine in Harker Heights, TX.
School Wires Harker Heights
This website has some great information regarding the Harker Heights School district.
Great Schools Harker Heights
Best Harker Heights schools listed by school districts. Browse best elementary, middle, and high schools private and public schools by grade
Stillhouse Hollow Lake
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir on the Lampasas River in the Brazos River Basin.
Family Aquatics Center
A great place to have fun and spend time with the family.
Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center
Hosts many community events throughout the year.
Harker Heights City News
Helps keep everyone up to date with current local events and news.
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- 2,323 sqft
- 4 beds
- 2 baths
- 0.3518 acres
- #559661
$489,999
Harker Heights, TX 76548
